Tonight

I am going out on a date with my husband tonight. It is MUCH needed. I can't remember a time when I needed to get out of the house, child free, as bad as I need to get out tonight.

I have even more holes in my walls. I also do not have a kitchen sink, a dishwasher or a stable counter top. I cook on a stove with 2 feet of workable counter tops. I get any water from the bathroom tap and wash dishes in the tub. It has been a full week with no end in sight.

I have had the clingiest, whiniest baby for the last week or so. He refuses Ryan. He refuses food. He only wants Mom. ALL.THE.TIME. If I leave the room for any random reason, a cryfest ensues... He may not be feeling well. He may know a new little baby is coming. This may just be a stage. It is a very draining stage.

I have had some news that has shaken me. It is too heartbreaking to talk about, really. It is maddening and sad all at the same time. It is not logical or correct. It has been a very hard week.

Did I mention that I am pregnant and emotional? Maybe I am carrying a girl. Seems to be a LOT of estrogen floating around here...

I am going on a date. I am fulfilling my craving for Dan Dan noodles. I am going to be without a clingy child. I am going to enjoy just being with my husband. I will not be doing any of the dishes.

It will be a good night.

Holes

There is a leak that caused mold in my kitchen. It is probably from our upstairs neighbors. The drywall and insulation is wet, but they can not find the source of the leak. I now have a large hole in my wall, one on my ceiling and a couple under my sink. AND my house smells of mold and mildew, which probably is not healthy for a pregnant lady and her 19 month old baby. Being an adult home owner is not so fun at times.

So, let's pray they find this mysterious leak, dry up the moisture and clean the mold and than give me brand new cupboards and counter tops...

Either way, I am painting my kitchen. What color should i paint it?

Friends

Sometimes you just want your friends with you when you are watching your favorite show.

15 weeks

Lenni is the size of a large navel orange right now. Little tiny fingers and toes are wiggling. Limbs are moving and kicking. I definitely look pregnant now. I am still wearing my regular clothes...barely. Four months is right around the corner...

Tomorrow

I will be here. Soaking up some rays. Sipping on some virgin miami vices. Missing my little man a bunch, but enjoying some time alone with the Hubs.

See ya in a week!

Pregnancy Chic

I have a love/hate relationship with maternity clothes. Really more of a hate/necessity relationship. When I was first pregnant for Jack I was excited to get into maternity jeans and clothes. Who knew that stretch waistbands could be so comfy?! But by the end of my pregnancy and my seemingly long recovery the sight of maternity pants would send me into hysterics...

Granted, maternity clothes have come leaps and bounds from what they were. I know that. But it is hard to feel attractive and chic when you belly is the size of a watermelon.

So, let's not get down in the dumps because a huge pile of maternity clothes looms in your closet and you are a mere weeks away from having to wear them. Let's look at adorable ladies who look sophisticated and chic with their little baby bumps.

Amy Adams is the first pick. She is looks wonderful in this gorgeous red off the shoulder gown at her movie premiere for "Leap Year". She also rocked a similar style Caroline Herrera hunter green gown to the Golden Globes. A perfect little maternity dress that resembles nothing of a tent. Love it.



To celebrate the beauty of carrying life instead of moaning and groaning about it, let's keep our eyes peeled for attractive stylish pregnant ladies, whether in real life or a celebrity and give them a high five. I am now on the look out and will follow up with more pictures to come.

And I am off...

To Nashville.

Alone.

For a night.

For work.

I will be back tomorrow night, just in time for the big game. It will be the first time it is just Ryan and Jack overnight...should be interesting!

It is just a quick little work trip, barely 24 hours long, but I am looking forward to a little tiny break! I will actually fly on a plane without a carseat, stroller, diaper bag, squirming toddler or luggage. I will actually be able to read a book, flip through a magazine and, if I get a little crazy, drink some Starbucks. Crazy. I will actually be able to fly like 95% of the world. Amazing.

Off I go...